FAQ

What is MUN:

Model United Nations (MUN) is an educational simulation where students represent countries or organizations in a mock United Nations setting. Delegates debate global issues, draft resolutions, and practice diplomacy, negotiation, and public speaking. It fosters understanding of international relations, problem solving skills, and collaboration, making it a valuable platform for learning about global affairs and leadership.

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Important Information

Dress Code

• Western Business Attire: Suits for boys (jacket, tie, dress shirt, dress pants) and formal dresses, skirts, or pantsuits for girls

• Closed Toe Shoes: Formal footwear, such as dress shoes, heels, or nice flats. Avoid sneakers or sandals.

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What To Bring

• Writing Tools: Pens, Pencils, and Paper for writing notes

• Research Materials: Any notes, articles, and resources to help during committee

• Water bottle

• Remember electronic devices are NOT permitted during committee sessions

• Cash: For purchasing Candy Grams and snacks

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Conference Etiquette 

• Raise your placard to be recognized before speaking

• ​ Respect the Chair, staff, and fellow delegates

• Use formal language 

• Keep phones silenced and avoid using them during sessions

• Keep personal conversations to a minimum

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Rules Of Procedure

General Rules

• Delegates' Roles: Each Delegate represents their assigned country and must act in its best interest

• Respect: Delegates must maintain respect for chairs, staff, and fellow delegates at all times

• Professionalism: Formal language and behavior are expected throughout conference

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Opening and Role Call

• Roll Call: The Chair will call on each country; delegates must respond with:

  • "Present" (can abstain from substantive votes)​

  • "Present and Voting" (cannot abstain from substantive votes)

• After roll call, the committee will vote to set agenda​

  • simple majority is required to open debate

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Debate Rules

• Moderated Caucus:

  • Delegates discuss specific subtopics while Chair moderates​

  • Delegates state speaking time (e.g., 9 minutes to 45 seconds)

  • Must raise placard to be added to speakers list

• Unmoderated Caucus:​

  • Informal discussion for negotiating, drafting resolutions, and forming blocs​

  • Delegates may move around and speak freely

  • Usually longer periods of time

 

Draft Resolutions

• Resolutions outline solutions to the committee's topic and must include:

  • Preambulatory Clauses: Background and justifications​

  • Operative Clauses: Specific actions and solutions

• Draft Resolutions must be reviewed and approved by the Chair before introduction​

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Points and Motions

• Points:

  • Points of Order: Raise concerns about a breach of procedure

  • Point of Inquiry: Ask questions about rules or procedure

  • Point of Person Privilege: Address personal discomfort (e.g., bathroom, cannot hear speaker)

• Motions​

  • Motion to Open Debate: Starts discussion on a topic​

  • Motion for Mod/Unmod Caucus: Suggest a specific time and purpose

  • Motion to Close Debate: Move to voting procedures

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Voting Procedure

• Procedural Votes: Apply to motions (e.g., moderated caucus, closing debate) All delegates must vote

• Substantive Votes: Apply to draft resolutions and amendments. Only "present and voting" delegates are required to vote.

• Methods of Voting:

  • Placard Voting: Raise placards for "yes," "no," or "abstain"​

  • Roll Call Voting: Delegates are called individually to cast their votes

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Code of Conduct

• Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated

• Delegated violating the code of conduct may be removed from the conference